Scheduling I Flashcards

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What does planning focus on?

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Planning focuses on the broader aspects of the project; defining the project scope, identifying deliverables, and establishing the overall project approach.

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What does scheduling refer to?

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Scheduling refers to the process of determining the start and end dates of individual tasks and activities within the project

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Why would you need a different schedule for the same project?

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Different schedules can serve different purposes/ provide different views of how the project is moving forward

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What are some different types of schedules that might be used for a project?

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  • Master schedule
  • project schedule
  • baseline schedule
  • look ahead schedule
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What kind of schedule does the general contractor develop?

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The general contractor develops a schedule for all construction activities in accordance with the contract documents

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What kind of schedule does the owner/client/tenant develop?

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The owner/client/tenant establishes the project completion date which governs the scheduling of work for both the designer and the contractor.

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What kind of schedule does the architect, engineer, and interior designer develop?

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The architect, engineer, and interior designer develop a design schedule that meets the owners schedule including a prioritization of work in accordance with the owners needs.

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Should schedules developed by the owner, designers, or general contractor be kept to themselves?

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No, each schedule must be communicated and coordinated with the other parties because the work of each affects the work of the others.

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How are bar charts used in scheduling?

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Bar charts provide a visual overview of the project schedule. They show the start and end dates of each activity. They are simple to create/understand which makes them efficient for communicating the project schedule to stakeholders.

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What is a Gantt chart?

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A Gantt chart is more comprehensive and detailed than a bar chart because it includes information such as dependancies, resources, and progress tracking.

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Which chart provides a holistic view of the project timeline?

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Gantt Chart

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Which chart helps project managers and stakeholders track progress, identify critical paths, manage resources, and make schedule adjustments as needed?

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Gantt Chart

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What are the steps to building a schedule?

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  1. Planning
  2. Sequencing
  3. Scheduling
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In the planning stage of scheduling, what are the smaller, more manageable components of the project scope called?

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work packages

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In the planning phase, how does work breakdown structure (WBS) help develop a schedule?

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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) organizes the project work into logical and structured sections, providing a clear framework for planning, execution, and control.

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What is work break down structure?

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Work break down structure is the decomposition of the projects objectives into smaller, more manageable components that can be assigned to individuals or teams for execution.

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In scheduling, what are work packages?

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Work packages represent major deliverables within a project.

18
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In scheduling, how are work packages broken down?

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Higher level: work packages ↓
Decomposes into: activities list ↓
Used to develop: project schedule

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In scheduling: what are activities lists?

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Activities lists are specific tasks required to complete a work package or part of a work package.
The activities are the smallest units of work that can be scheduled, assigned, and tracked and they are time-bound and have specific dependencies, durations, and resource requirements.

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What is an important consideration in creating activities lists/tasks for work packages?

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The level of detail is important and should be tailored to the specific needs of the project and the stakeholders involved. The activities should be defined effectively and should have a defined duration or time frame.

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Does is matter if activities lists help measure progress/performance?

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Yes, activities lists should be defined in a way that enables progress measurement and performance tracking.

22
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What types of activities are scheduled?

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  • production activities
  • procurement activities
  • administrative activities
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What is the focus of production activities?

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Production activities focus on the execution of the actual construction work and technical requirements.

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What are some examples of production activities?

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excavation, foundation, construction, structural, framing, electrical and plumbing installations, and finishing work.

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What are procurement activities?

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Procurement activities involve the procurement and management of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services required for the project.

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What are some examples of procurement activities?

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Sourcing, suppliers, obtaining quotes, issuing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and managing contracts with subcontractors.

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What are some examples of project management and administrative activities/tasks?

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Planning, cost estimation, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, and documentation

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What happens in the sequencing stage of planning a schedule?

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In the sequencing stage, you will determine the dependencies and relationships between activities and establish which activities must be completed before others can start.

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Why is sequencing important?

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Sequencing helps to establish the logical flow of work.

30
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What types of relationships exist in sequencing?

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  • finish to start (FS)
  • start to start (SS)
  • finish to finish (FF)
31
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What is meant by finish to start (FS)?

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B cannot start until A is finished

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What is meant by start to start (SS) ?

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B cannot start until A starts

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What is meant by finish to finish (FF)?

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B cannot finish until A is finished

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What are some examples of finish to start (FS) activities?

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pouring concrete (B) cannot start until the excavation (A) is complete

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What are some examples of start to start (SS) activities?

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wiring (B) cannot begin until wall framing begins (A)

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What are some examples of finish to finish (FF) activities?

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Drywall & insulation can begin concurrently, but drywall (B) cannot finish until insulation finish (A)

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How do you estimate the time required to complete each activity?

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You can use historical data, expert judgement, or industry standards.
Or you can predict to the best of your ability how many days, weeks, or months it will take to complete each activity.

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What is the critical path method?

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The critical path shows which activities must absolutely stay on track in order to meet the planned schedule (the critical path) and which activities have some leeway and flexibility (won’t jeopardize the project schedule)
This method will show the overall schedule length.

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What is the network diagram?

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The network diagram is a graphical representation of project activities and their relationships. It illustrates the logical sequence and dependencies between activities.

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What is the precedence diagramming method (PDM)?

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Precedence diagramming method (PDM) is a technique that used activity on the node (AON) to create network diagrams

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